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Tony Davies

1939 – 2008

New Zealand rugby union player

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Lived 1939 – 2008 (aged 68). Tony Davies was a New Zealand rugby union player.

William Anthony Davies (16 September 1939 – 6 April 2008) was a New Zealand rugby union footballer, who played 17 games for the All Blacks in 1960 and 1962 as a full-back or centre.

Davies was nominated for the All Blacks while playing for the University of Auckland's rugby union team, and made his debut on 14 May 1960 in Sydney, Australia against Queensland. His international debut was against South Africa on 27 August. He played 14 games for the All Blacks that year, then transferred to Dunedin to study medicine, where he played 39 games for the University of Otago. In 1962, Davies returned to the All Blacks for two games against Australia, bringing his total national caps to 17.

Whilst furthering his medical studies in England, Davies played for Blackheath (1971, 1972) and London Irish (1972–74).

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University of Auckland, University of Otago
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William Anthony Davies

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tony Davies?

New Zealand rugby union player

When was Tony Davies born?

Tony Davies was born on 16 September 1939 in Auckland.

When did Tony Davies die?

Tony Davies died on 6 April 2008 in Sydney.

What was Tony Davies's occupation?

Tony Davies was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Tony Davies?

Tony Davies was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tony Davies

· Wikidata: Q16018098

· DBpedia: Tony Davies

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